DN NATIONALS REGISTRATION / INFORMATION
Hey Gang- Sign up now for the DN Nationals- Registration is open!
See you all there- Think Ice!
2022 U.S Nationals Notice of Race & Registration – DN North America (idniyra.org)
DN NATIONALS
Hey Folks- The big DN event of the year has been called on- Mark your calendars!
Think Ice! T
NEIYA Racing
Hello All-
Just wanted to remind everyone that the NEIYA is planning to have a full slate of regattas this season. With a little luck we may even be able to squeeze in one or two from the 2021 season before the year is out.
As usual we will welcome volunteers as well as competitors, so if anyone is interested in keeping score or waving start and finish flags please let us know.
Racing will be open to any class of boat that can produce three or more competitors on the day- Going around the marks isn’t just for DNs ! Would love to see other types of boats mixing it up on the course.
On the subject of DNs, don’t forget that we will be running a regatta within a regatta for the skipper with the best result in the oldest, less than cutting edge boat. The award for this class will be decided by the Regatta Chairman and whoever he feels like conferring with and has no firm guidelines. Giving out this award drew quite a few boats out at our last few events, skippered by people who normally would not have gone racing. A good time was had by all and some good contests were had by the older boats in the fleet. So if you have an older boat with plate runners, aluminum or wood mast, ratty old sail, whatever, don’t worry about it- come on out and go racing!
Get familiar with the racing rules for iceboats and be sure to have (and be able to prove) that you have the proper insurance and come join the fun.
We are hearing rumors of ice coming in up north- if we know of anything sailable for the weekend we will try to get a race together. If you hear of anything sailable be sure to sing out and let us all know about it!
Think Ice,
T. Thieler
NEIYA Regatta Chair
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DN NATIONAL CHAMPS REGISTRATION
Hey Folks- Mark you calendars and get signed up for this one!
It’s coming fast…. last year’s event was a big hit and this year has a lot of promise as well. 70 boats attended the Great Western Challenge and that is a good omen!
2022 U.S Nationals Notice of Race & Registration – DN North America (idniyra.org)
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Sweden Welcomes the 2021 – 2022 Ice Sailing Season – DN North America
Looks like the Swedes got the jump on everyone this year!
https://www.idniyra.org/2021/11/19/sweden-welcomes-the-2021-2022-ice-sailing-season/
LIVE ON ZOOM: Ask Matt Struble – 12 Nov @ 7 PM ET – DN North America
Hey Folks- you don’t want to miss this Q and A with Matt Struble. If you’ve ever sailed with or against him you’ll know why….
He has a few World, NA, and European Championship victories on his resume and will be talking DN stuff tonight. You will learn something, guaranteed!
Check the link for details- Think ICE!
https://www.idniyra.org/2021/11/10/live-on-zoom-ask-matt-struble-12-nov-7-pm-et/
SEPTEMBER RUNNER TRACKS
Hey Gang- as we wait for the swap meet be sure to take a moment to read the latest issue of Runner Tracks- Very well done and full of great info as always no matter what kind of boat you sail!
Runner Tracks – DN North America (idniyra.org)
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New Online Hub For DN Class
No matter what kind of iceboat you sail this is worth taking a look at- Click and learn!
By the way, that is Chicago’s own Chris Berger on the start line, doing his routine pre-race stretch-
DN Class launches new online hub >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News (sailingscuttlebutt.com)
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On The Way….
Things are cooling off just a little…. Soon things will freeze up….
Here’s a few photos to remind us all of what’s on the way- these were taken at Webster Lake last spring, late March if I recall.
That’s Peyton Albanese in 2172, Ed Demerest in 4886, and Matt Knowles in 5606.
It was a good day!
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Take a moment, folks.
What We Need….
Summer is great and all but I think all of us are ready for some:
Jane Pegel Hits The Big Time!
Congrats to Jane Pegel! Great that her years of passion, dedication, and work are being recognized.
And did I mention that she also won a ton of regattas along the way?
Well done Jane, all of us hard-water people are proud of you-
Think ICE!
Jane Pegel US805 To Be Inducted into National Sailing Hall of Fame – DN North America (idniyra.org)
That Time Of Year ?
Chicago DN sailor Chris Berger sends this photo, taken just a few days ago….
Clearly he is itching to get on the ice- I gave him a thorough interrogation in an attempt to get him to confess to knowing a secret lake in the Upper Peninsula that never thaws out. He didn’t crack though, just insisted that he was merely moving his gear from one storage location to another….
In any case the Solstice has come and gone, time to get psyched and get cracking on the work list- Think ICE!!
BREAK THE ICE
Nice little article here- a good little short history with a nice painting to go with it. Something to reflect on as we while away the summer months…
Special thanks to my mom for sending this one in!
DN CLASS SPRING BALLOT
Hey DN people, be sure to cast your vote regarding the spring IDNIYRA ballot- your opinion matters!
If you are an active class member you should have an electronic ballot from the IDNIYRA in your inbox, it went out May 15. Voting closes Saturday May 29 so don’t delay- If you didn’t see it in the inbox check your spam folder. Click the link below for details.
As always, vote early and often…. And Think Ice!
Canadian Championship Trophy- Help Needed
Hello All-
I am fixing up the DN Canadian Championship trophy- So far I have filled in a few blanks but there are several to go-
If you can take a look at the attached list and fill in any blanks that would be great- feel free to suggest any corrections as well and send them to me at t_thieler@yahoo.com
Much appreciated- hope spring is going well for everyone- Best, T
What I have so far:
1972 Ed Kraft
1973 Ed Kraft
1974 Spike Boston
1975 Ed Kraft
1976 Spike Boston
1977 John Schuch
1979 Don Walton
1982 Ron Sherry
1983 John Koeck
1986 Spike Boston
2000 Andre Baby
2001 Andre Baby
2002 Andre Baby
2012 Jacek Marzenski
2013 James “T” Thieler
2014 Eric Anderson
2017 Mark Christenson
2019 James “T” Thieler
2020 James “T” Thieler
James “T” Thieler
12 Channing St.
Newport, RI 02840
401 258 6230
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May Runner Tracks Is Out
Hey Folks-
Be sure to take a look a the latest Runner Tracks- Very well done as always and this time it includes an article by our very own Bill Bucholz- Congrats to Bill for getting the ink!
See it and / or order it here:
2021 May Runner Tracks Newsletter Published – DN North America (idniyra.org)
Don’t forget that spring, summer and fall fly by faster than you think they will…. Get that worklist out and get your iceboat projects done while it’s nice and warm in the garage.
Think Ice!
Landsailing at Loring This Weekend
Hey Folks- Big landsailing event this weekend- stay tuned to the CIBC site for details at
Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club | Maine ice boat enthusiasts and friends
First update here:
Eastern Landsailing Championship | Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club
Second update here:
Loring Update | Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club
I haven’t attended this event but it sounds like a great time- If you have something with a sail and wheels be sure to check it out!
Think Ice (or pavement for now)
Spring CIBC Gathering
Hey Folks- If you are so inclined and need to get out of the house head on up to the CIBC spring meeting- Always a good time to be had with the Maine-iacs!
Details here:
The Prima Donna Has Belted Out Her Song….
Not a bad season considering everything that was going on over the winter. If you were able to get out and enjoy some hard water sailing during it all give yourself a pat on the back. If not, remember to get out twice as much next season!
Of course the official word of the ice going away gives us all reason to utter a few words that aren’t as polite as they should be. If anyone gives you any grief about it, feel free to use the attached retort, sent in by John Pepper. Thanks John!
Think Ice- Get cracking on that worklist for next season…..
Moosehead Lake Video
This drone video shot by Jonne Trees last weekend at Moosehead Lake, ME.
Two days of great sailing, April 3 and 4. Good breeze, good ice, sun, scenery, Just proves that it ain’t over ’til it’s over!
Thanks to Jonne for the video and the Maine gang for scouting it-
Click and enjoy!
Moosehead Lake Ice Sailing Aerials – YouTube
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Moosehead- Pics And Video
Hey Folks-
For those of you who thought the Moosehead Lake news last weekend was some sick April Fool’s prank, let it be known that there was plenty of ice, plenty of breeze, plenty of sun, and plenty of speed to be had!
Great to sail on April 4, I think that is the latest I have ever gone….
In any case, keep it in mind for next year, just in case we get another chilly spring- Worth the trip!
The picture is from Jonne Trees, the video (I hope the link works) is from Jeff Kent.
Get tuned up, only about half a year until the next ice….
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Moosehead
Moosehead Lake is delivering…. Ice is thick, surface a bit rough but hey, totally sailable and enjoyable.
Especially for early April!
Marks are set, will be scratch racing tomorrow if there is breeze.
Forget the holidays, never mind the family, they’ll get over it. Come on up!
Lodging at The Birches. See earlier posts for details.
Think Ice!
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